Haunted Hosts

A former housekeeper in Victorian dress haunts Flitwick Manor, her presence intensified after the discovery of her hidden quarters during 1990s renovations. She's often seen crying, suggesting a tragic end to her service at the manor.

The executed 16th-century Scottish queen, Mary Stuart, who spent her final night at the Haycock in February 1587.

A young woman from the 11th century who died by suicide on 17 March 1050 after a tragic love affair. She is buried beneath the inn’s bar.

The ghost of a dog believed to have been killed in a coaching accident in the 1800s on the hotel grounds.

A ghostly monk from the original 12th-century Benedictine monastery is said to haunt The Oxenham Arms, often associated with the ancient standing stone within the inn.

A fearsome headless knight on horseback is a local legend associated with the 14th-century Bickleigh Bridge, visible from The Fisherman's Cot, said to ride at midnight.

The Royal Castle Hotel is haunted by the sounds of a phantom horse-drawn carriage, believed to be a spectral reenactment of Queen Mary's departure from the hotel in 1688.

Matthew Hopkins, notorious for his role in the 17th-century witch trials, is believed to haunt The Mistley Thorn. Witnesses report sightings of a man in period clothing and unexplained phenomena attributed to his restless spirit.

Guests and locals have reported sightings of a ghostly soldier at The Cross Keys Hotel, believed to date back to the English Civil War. Descriptions often include a man in period military attire, seen in the hotel's corridors and rooms. Some accounts suggest the soldier is a residual haunting, re-enacting past events without interaction with the living. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Beyond Charlotte, some guests report an unidentified male presence, possibly linked to the Civil War's Battle of Maidstone or the former gallows on the grounds. This entity is typically sensed as a heavy atmosphere or as disembodied footsteps in otherwise empty halls.

An apparition of a male rider on horseback, sometimes described in 15th-century attire, is Eastwell's most dramatic ghost. Often linked to Richard Plantagenet, who reputedly lived and died on the estate incognito, this spirit appears intent, as if reliving a desperate escape, culminating in a charge into the lake and vanishing.

An apparition of a distinguished man in 1700s attire: green velvet frock coat, ruffled cravat, and a tri-corner hat. He appears engaged in writing or lounging, possibly the infamous Dick Turpin or a Georgian squire. He never interacts, simply vanishing if approached, suggesting a residual presence.

A rarely sighted apparition of a figure in a dark, hooded robe, seen for a few seconds near the back stairs of The Shurland Hotel. Believed to be a residual haunting, possibly linked to Eastchurch's medieval priory history. This monk does not interact and is considered a fleeting, atmospheric presence.

One of England's most famous ghosts, Anne Boleyn's spirit at Hever is often described as peaceful, wandering her childhood home with a sweet smile, especially at Christmas. Rarer sightings depict her headless. She doesn't interact directly but evokes sorrow or nostalgia, reliving her youth.

An eerie specter of a nun with blood-stained garments, the Bleeding Nun is said to appear in Hever Castle's chapel or dungeon. Holding her hands in prayer with blood trickling from an unseen wound, she might be tied to a medieval tragedy or a murdered nun from a nearby priory. She is a more gothic element of the castle's lore.

Not a visible ghost, but an auditory one: the sound of a phantom horse-drawn carriage, presumably carrying Anne Boleyn's spirit, is heard on Hever's driveway. On quiet nights, the creak of wheels and horses' hooves echo, especially rumored around the anniversary of Anne's death. The coachman himself remains anonymous.

A classic castle ghost, the White Lady of Leeds is a mysterious female figure in a white dress, possibly a medieval queen like Joan of Navarre or another noblewoman who met a tragic end. Sighted near the Maiden’s Tower or by the moat, she exudes sadness and vanishes if approached, adding a romantic, tragic flavor to the castle's hauntings.

A kindly elderly housekeeper spirit who died in the hotel in the early 1900s and continues to tend to her duties, appearing in an outdated grey maid's uniform and always accompanied by the scent of musty lavender.

The spirit of Thomas Anguish, who served as Mayor of Norwich from 1611-1617, continues to patrol the hotel grounds. He lived in a house that was later incorporated into the Maids Head and appears deeply troubled by something he observes.

The spirit of an 18th-century landlady who was so devoted to the Bell Hotel that she continues to care for guests and staff even after death. Her presence is felt through unexplained perfumes and a sense of maternal care.

The supernatural echo of a highwayman who used the Scole Inn as refuge, whose desperate escape attempts continue to reverberate through the building as phantom horse hooves galloping through the night.

A woman who committed suicide over romantic complications involving two lovers, now eternally walks the corridors and staircases of the Duke's Head Hotel, identifiable by her distinctive red clothing.

A bride who was murdered by her bridegroom on their wedding day within the Tudor Rose Hotel. She appears as a short woman in a white wedding dress with infinite sadness, eternally walking the staircase where her joy turned to tragedy.

An unseen presence, possibly distinct from Mrs. Goodhew, is said to haunt the cellar bar of The Angel Hotel, making its presence known through sounds and shadowy movements.

The Angel Hotel in Lavenham is said to be watched over by the gentle spirit of 'The Old Landlady,' believed to be a former 19th-century owner who ensures the inn's welfare.

A spectral maid in Victorian-era uniform is frequently reported on the main staircase and in the corridors of The Bull Hotel, seemingly still performing her duties.

A serene apparition of a woman in a white or light grey flowing gown is sometimes seen in the upstairs corridors of The Black Lion, adding to its gentle haunted reputation.

An unseen presence at The Black Lion makes itself known through the distinct aroma of pipe or cigar smoke in the bar area, long after closing and when no smokers are present.

An elderly male servant, affectionately nicknamed 'Mr. Cooper' by staff, is said to continue his duties in the afterlife at Seckford Hall, often seen in the Great Hall or corridors.